Macon County property record for 688 Big Bearpen Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 1,396 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.88 acres (38,333 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,741 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7540743506 |
| Primary APN | 7540743506 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,396 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,032 sqft |
| Basement Area | 516 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 516 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 38,333 sqft (0.88 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 484 sqft |
| Deck Area | 164 sqft |
| Patio Area | 48 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 151401 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 688 BIG BEARPEN RD |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | HR1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 95 BEAR PEN |
| Legal Subdivision | BEAR PEN |
| Legal Lot Number | 95 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1043 |
| Census Tract | 970502 |
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5102 CRESCENT COVE LN, MABLETON, GA 30126-7622 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 15, 1995 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 15, 1995 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20 / 1010 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 000N41/133 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 28, 2021 |
| Property Address | 688 BIG BEARPEN RD, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741 |
| Document Number | 000N41/133 |
| Book / Page | N-41 / 133 |
| Map Reference | CAB 1 SL 1871 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021012068 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Macon County |
| Municipality | Highlands Town |
| Unified School District | Macon County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $925,610 (-) Land $468,160 Building $457,450 | $925,610 (-) Land $468,160 Building $457,450 | |
| 2025 | $3,741.00 | $925,610 (-) Land $468,160 Building $457,450 | $925,610 (-) Land $468,160 Building $457,450 |
| 2023 | $925,610 Land $468,160 Building $457,450 | $925,610 Land $468,160 Building $457,450 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 8, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 38 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 38 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2013–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 58% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF HIGHLANDS serves 6,614 people · EPA ID NC0157015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Jan 2023 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 70 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: Frontier, Hotwire Communications.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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